Boekentoren

The Boekentoren is a modernist building in , Belgium, designed by the architect Henry van de Velde. It is part of the Ghent University Library and houses three million books.
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Wikipedia
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Vooruit and Museum of Fine Arts.

Theater building
Photo: Anakinvw, Public domain.
is a historic complex in , Belgium. was originally the festival and art centre of the Ghent-based labour movement, with a ballroom, cinema, theatre, etc. It is now mainly used for concerts and other cultural events. is situated 330 metres northeast of Boekentoren.

Museum
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The an art museum in , Belgium, is situated at the East side of the Citadelpark. The museum's collection consists of some 9000 artworks, dating from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. is situated 790 metres south of Boekentoren.

Church
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is a church, which is situated 160 metres southwest of Boekentoren.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Waalse Krook and Zuid.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood.

Boekentoren

Latitude
51.045° or 51° 2′ 42″ north
Longitude
3.72583° or 3° 43′ 33″ east
Height
64 metres (210 feet)
Open location code
9F352PWG+28
Open­Street­Map ID
way 218063481
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­tower
Wiki­data ID
Q2240878
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Walloon—“Boekentoren” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “书塔”
  • Czech: “Boekentoren (Gent)”
  • Dutch: “Boekentoren”
  • Esperanto: “Libra turo”
  • French: “Boekentoren”
  • German: “Boekentoren”
  • Latin: “Boekentoren”
  • Limburgan: “Boekentoren”
  • Picard: “Boekentoren”
  • Polish: “Boekentoren”
  • Russian: “Книжная башня”
  • Slovenian: “Knjižni stolp, Gent”
  • Spanish: “Torre de los Libros”
  • Vlaams: “Boekentoren”
  • Walloon: “Boekentoren”

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